Sports

Gallery | George Hoover Invite
George Hoover Invite Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31.
- Gallery | George Hoover Invite
- Liberty boys wrestling wins George Hoover Invite for 7th-straight season
- Liberty North boys wrestling sends 2 to championship rounds of George Hoover Invite
- Liberty girls wrestling finishes with 3 individual champions in George Hoover Invite
- Littlejohn wins gold as Liberty North girls wrestling competes in George Hoover Invite
Education

Heritage Middle School principal takes state title
- Heritage Middle School principal takes state title
- Honor Roll – Liberty & Kansas City North
- Honor Roll – Smithville
- Honor Roll — Kearney
- Horizon Elementary team in top 20 for Battle of the Brains
Outdoors

Test bird knowledge against MDC naturalist during virtual trivia Feb. 6
Smarter than a naturalist? Test that knowledge of Missouri birds during a free virtual trivia session hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.
- Test bird knowledge against MDC naturalist during virtual trivia Feb. 6
- Care of native gardens can take place in winter
- Agritourism grows nationwide
- ‘Succulent mania’ takes root as easy-care houseplants gain popularity
- Registration open for 2026 Heroes to Hives program
Sports

Gallery | George Hoover Invite
George Hoover Invite Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31.
- Gallery | George Hoover Invite
- Liberty boys wrestling wins George Hoover Invite for 7th-straight season
- Liberty North boys wrestling sends 2 to championship rounds of George Hoover Invite
- Liberty girls wrestling finishes with 3 individual champions in George Hoover Invite
- Littlejohn wins gold as Liberty North girls wrestling competes in George Hoover Invite
Education

Heritage Middle School principal takes state title
- Heritage Middle School principal takes state title
- Honor Roll – Liberty & Kansas City North
- Honor Roll – Smithville
- Honor Roll — Kearney
- Horizon Elementary team in top 20 for Battle of the Brains
Outdoors

Test bird knowledge against MDC naturalist during virtual trivia Feb. 6
- Test bird knowledge against MDC naturalist during virtual trivia Feb. 6
- Care of native gardens can take place in winter
- Agritourism grows nationwide
- ‘Succulent mania’ takes root as easy-care houseplants gain popularity
- Registration open for 2026 Heroes to Hives program
News

Review commission will examine current Clay County constitution
CLAY COUNTY — The latest Clay County Constitution Review Commission members will be named at the next Clay County Commission meeting Feb. 5.
- Review commission will examine current Clay County constitution
- State auditor’s staff to attend Smithville aldermen meeting tonight
- Resident dies in Smithville house fire
- Water & Sewer Open House Feb. 3
- North Liberty Cosentino’s Price Chopper team member represents Missouri, Cosentino’s food stores best bagger competition
Community Living

Simple screening can detect risk of heart disease
Like busy traffic on the highway, the arteries going to and from your heart can get clogged with plaque buildup, making blood flow slow down – or even stop – resulting in a heart attack.
- Simple screening can detect risk of heart disease
- MARC seeks regional leadership award nominations
- DONNA ERICKSON’S BEST BITES: Bake Valentine’s dog treats
- SENIOR NEWS LINE: Look into courses on AARP
- Senior minister at Liberty Christian marks 25 years
Multimedia

Gallery | George Hoover Invite
George Hoover Invite Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30 and 31.
- Gallery | George Hoover Invite
- Gallery | Liberty North wrestling Senior Night
- Gallery | Smithville wrestling Senior Night
- Gallery | 55th annual C.W. Stessman Tournament
- Gallery | KC Classic
Special Sections
Entertainment

African-American Read-In Sunday
LIBERTY — The Garrison School Cultural Center Museum will be the setting for the African-American Read-In, starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 at 502 N. Water St.
- African-American Read-In Sunday
- Photographer shares works in Liberty City Hall gallery space
- Slightly Off Broadway Theatre presents ‘Steel Magnolias’
- MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Atropia’ opposite of utopia
- H.A.B.O.T. bluegrass show Jan. 16
Opinion
Is United States ignoring 250 years of history?
Two hundred and fifty years ago, our country was founded on the idea, doctrine, philosophy, and principles that all men are created equal and that no man, woman, or one single individual should be elevated to a position above the law.
- Is United States ignoring 250 years of history?
- Reader reflects on nation’s past as 250th anniversary approaches
- Growing is purpose: Keeping education first in high school sports
- Ministerial alliance offers invitation to unity
- New year requires exploration of life story, but still lean on God





